Richard Gary Levine, MD| Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery | MedStar Health
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Richard Gary Levine

Richard Gary Levine, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (2148 reviews)

Specialties: Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery

Languages: English

410-821-7047

About me

Dr. Levine graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in 1991. While at Cornell, he played Division 1 soccer and lacrosse. He completed his medical school training at the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine in 1995 and completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2000. Dr. Levine then moved to Baltimore, where he completed his fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital 2001.

Dr. Levine has served as a National Football League team physician for the Baltimore Ravens since 2004. His responsibilities include on-field game and training room coverage, pre-and post-season physical exams, pre-season camp coverage, and yearly evaluations at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

Baltimore Blast fans will also recognize Dr. Levine from the sidelines of MASL professional men's indoor soccer, where he has served as Head Team Physician for the Baltimore Blast since 2001 and is responsible for all aspects of player care.

Dr. Levine also serves as the head orthopedic surgeon for Towson University, Goucher College, and Notre Dame of Maryland University, where he provides care to student-athletes and is a fixture on the sidelines and in the stands during games.

Other notable sports coverage responsibilities have included the medical director for the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship, PGA and LPGA tournaments, Professional Wrestling, and consultant for Cirque de Soleil.

In addition to his clinical practice and team affiliations, Dr. Levine serves as medical director for sports medicine clinical services at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and has served as faculty for the Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellowship and Orthopaedic Residency programs there since 2001.

Dr. Levine employs both operative and non-operative treatments to assist in your goal of returning to pain-free activity. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery and treatment of injuries to the shoulder and knee; specifically: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), meniscus (cartilage care), rotator cuff, labrum, knee ligaments, and shoulder instability. He performs total knee replacements and unicompartmental knee replacements.

Dr. Levine's patients range from professional, college, and high school athletes to active individuals and weekend warriors (like him!). He will individually assess your injury and help you make the best decision for you and your lifestyle.

In 2023 and 2024, he was named a Top Doctor by Baltimore magazine.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Bone Repair
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Injury Treatment
  • Knee Ligament Repair
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
  • Torn Acl
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
  • Acl Tear
  • Ankle And Foot Fracture
  • Ankle And Foot Injury
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
  • Arthritis
  • Arthropathy
  • Bone Discontinuity
  • Bone Disorders
  • Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
  • Bursopathy
  • Cartilage Damage
  • Cartilage Injury
  • Collarbone Fracture
  • Elbow And Forearm Injury
  • Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
  • Enthesopathies
  • Femur Shaft Fracture
  • Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
  • Flexor Tendon Rupture
  • Forearm Fracture
  • Hand And Wrist Fracture
  • Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
  • Joint Derangement
  • Joint Derangement Of Knee
  • Joint Disorder
  • Joint Infection (SEPTIC ARTHRITIS)
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
  • Knee Meniscus Injury
  • Knee Pain
  • Labral Tears
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
  • Lateral Meniscus Injury
  • Limb Deformity
  • Lower Leg And Ankle Fracture
  • Lower Leg Injury
  • Mcl Sprain
  • Mcl Sprain Or Tear
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
  • Meniscal Tear Of The Knee
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal System Deformities
  • Orthopedic Aftercare
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteochondral Defect
  • Osteochondropathies
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Patella Dislocation
  • Patella Tracking Disorder
  • Pcl Tear
  • Rotator Cuff Disorder
  • Rotator Cuff Impingement
  • Rotator Cuff Strains
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
  • Shoulder Burns
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fracture
  • Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
  • Shoulder Strain
  • Spinal Osteochondrosis
  • Sprained Shoulder
  • Superficial Knee Injury
  • Synovium And Tendon Disorder
  • Tendinous Disorders
  • Thumb Synovitis
  • Torn Acl
  • Torn Bicep
  • Torn Labrum
  • Torn Mcl
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
  • Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
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Procedures I perform

  • Acromioclavicular Dislocation Treatment
  • Ankle Arthroplasty
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Fracture Treatment
  • Ankle Stabilization
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Treatment
  • Anterior Tibial Tubercleplasty
  • Arthroplasty
  • Arthroscopic Elbow Debridement
  • Arthroscopic Loose Body Removal
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Arthroscopy Knee Loose Body Removal
  • Arthroscopy With Chondroplasty
  • Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation, Knee
  • Bone Repair
  • Bristow Procedure
  • Capsular Shift
  • Cartilage Graft
  • Cervical Myelopathy Surgery
  • Decompression Fasciotomy, Leg
  • Elbow Dislocation Reduction
  • Elbow Pain Treatment
  • Excision Or Curettage, Radius Or Olecranon Process
  • Extensor Tendon Grafting
  • Femoral Fracture Treatment
  • Femoral Nerve Transfer
  • Fibula Osteotomy
  • Finger Arthroscopy
  • Foot Arthroscopy
  • Foot Sprain Treatment
  • Fracture Fixation
  • Ganglion Cyst Excision
  • Hand Arthritis Treatment
  • Heel Tendon Repair
  • Hip Arthroscopy With Synovectomy
  • Hip Distraction
  • Hip Osteotomy Revision
  • Humerus Fracture Reduction
  • Humerus Fracture Treatment
  • Internal Lengthening Nail
  • Knee Arthroscopy With Meniscectomy
  • Knee Hardware Removal
  • Knee Injection
  • Knee Injury Treatment
  • Knee Joint Resurfacing
  • Knee Ligament Repair
  • Knee Pain Management
  • Knee Pain Treatment
  • Knee Realignment
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Replacement Rehabilitation
  • Knee Revision Surgery
  • Labral Tear Treatment
  • Latarjet Procedure
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Ligament Reconstruction
  • Metacarpal Joint Arthrodesis
  • Microfracture
  • Muscle Injection
  • Nerve Block
  • Open Patellar Dislocation Treatment
  • Open Treatment Of Tibial Fracture
  • Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
  • Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation
  • Osteochondral Grafting
  • Osteochondral Lesion Treatment
  • Patella Fracture Fixation
  • Patella Fracture Stabilization
  • Patella Stabilization
  • Patellar Dislocation Treatment
  • Phalanges Fracture Treatment
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tears
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Treatment
  • Prepatellar Bursitis Treatment
  • Radius Fracture Treatment
  • Rotator Cuff Disorders Treatment
  • Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment
  • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Treatment
  • Rotator Cuff Treatment
  • Scapular Fracture Reduction
  • Scapular Stabilization
  • Scoliosis Deformity Correction
  • Shoulder Arthrodesis
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Capsular Shift
  • Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
  • Shoulder Flexion Test
  • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
  • Shoulder Instability Repair
  • Shoulder Instability Surgery
  • Shoulder Instability Treatment
  • Shoulder Labral Repair
  • Shoulder Manipulation
  • Shoulder Osteotomy
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Shoulder Subacromial Decompression
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Shoulder Tendinitis Treatment
  • Shoulder Tendon Repair
  • Slap Repair
  • Sports Injury Treatment
  • Surgical Repair Of Flexor Tendon
  • Suture Of Tendon
  • Synovectomy Of Tendon Sheath
  • Tibial Fracture Treatment
  • Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
  • Tibial Tubercleplasty
  • Toe Replacement Surgery
  • Toe Sprain Treatment
  • Trigger Finger Treatment
  • Ulna Fracture Treatment
  • Wrist Instability Treatment
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2 Loveton Cir
Sparks, MD, 21152

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Bel Air, MD, 21015

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Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
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  • Education

    Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

    Fellowship: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore (2001)

    Residency: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2000)

    Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center (1995)

    Awards

    • Baltimore magazine, Top Doc - 2023, 2024, 2025

    Hospital affiliations

    Ratings and reviews

    • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

      4.8
    • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

      4.8
    • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

      4.8
    • Provider included you in decisions

      4.8
    • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

      4.8
    • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

      4.8
    • Jun 26, 2026

      Dr Levine was fantastic. Really outstanding on all fronts.

    • Jun 25, 2026

      Everything was explained thoroughly along with options and referrals.

    • Jun 10, 2026

      Clear and concise